UPDATE: Due to a change in schedule, works on the A87 Uig is now due to be completed by the morning of Saturday 5 October. 

• Second phase of works begin on Wednesday 2 October

• Road closure with amnesty, 7pm-7am

Road users travelling on the A87 in Uig will benefit from an improved road surface as works are set to be carried out by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland.

The surfacing improvements involves resurfacing 1150m of carriageway between Rha Bank and Uig Pier to make it more durable and resilient against inclement weather, as well as providing a safer road for road users.

The second phase of works is now set to get underway from Wednesday 2 October to the morning of Saturday 5 October between 7pm and 7am. Poor weather conditions might delay the completion but no works will be undertaken on Saturday or Sunday evenings.

Due to restricted road widths through this section of the A87, this section of the carriageway will be closed in both directions to ensure the safety of the workforce and members of the travelling public. During periods of closure, amnesties at 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, 12pm, 2am and 4am will allow waiting vehicles to be escorted through the site safely.

Access through the site for emergency service vehicles will be maintained at all times and bus services will be able to pass through the closure in order to maintain timetables.

Traffic management will be removed outwith working hours however, a reduced speed limit will remain in place as traffic will be travelling over a temporary surface.

Junctions and access points adjoining the A87 will remain open throughout, however road users may be asked to wait whilst surfacing takes place past the junction. The A855 road will remain open throughout the closure. Entry and exit to and from the Pier will be maintained throughout and BEAR Scotland have proposed amnesty times to suit ferry timetables.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said “These essential resurfacing works will upgrade the existing road surface, greatly improving the quality and safety for road users.

“We thank motorists for their patience ahead of these road improvements.”

Real-time journey planning information can be obtained by visiting www.trafficscotland.org or X @trafficscotland.